Veterans from every branch of the military came together to fight for both an end to the shutdown and for their benefits.
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Millions Affected by Shutdown Try to Get Their Lives Back to ‘Normal’
Congress and the President have come to a compromise, at least for now, ending the 16-day shutdown stalemate and leaving the millions affected to start picking up the pieces.
Bionic Man Greets Visitors at Smithsonian
A first-of-its-kind bionic man greets visitors at the National Air and Space Museum.
Members of Congress Open WW II Memorial to Vets
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of Congress join with World War II vets in entering the grounds of the World War II memorial in Washington despite its closure because of the government shutdown.
Student CSI: Metro Area Students Prepare for Jobs in Forensic Science
Students from throughout the metropolitan Washington area tried their hand at solving crime and found it’s much different than what’s portrayed by television crime scene investigators.
Hundreds of Government Employees Rally for ‘Jobs, Not Cuts’
Workers from across the country gathered under the shadow of the U.S. Capitol, demanding that Congress reach a deal on the national budget and avert looming cuts to federal agencies.
Business Owners Excited for Capitals Return after NHL Lockout
When the Washington Capitals take the ice for the first time this season on Saturday, the only people cheering louder than the fans will be business owners whose profits were frozen by the NHL lockout.
Same-Sex Couples Travel to the District to Marry
For Maryland same-sex couples like Erin and Kat McGonigle, getting legally hitched required a short trip across the state line.
Ford’s Theatre Society Opens New Center
Ford’s Theatre celebrated the opening of its newly built Center for Education and Leadership with a ribbon cutting on Feb. 8.